Parkinson's Care in Ione, CA: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Ione, CA: the local picture

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Amador County)

5.9%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (5.5% in Amador County)

1,726

residents 65 or older (19% of Ione)

19

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Ione ZIP codes in their service area

349 Ione residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 19% in Amador County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

76 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (5.9%).

Medicare lists 19 home health agencies serving Ione ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Ione compared with Amador County and California

Census figure	Ione	Amador County	California
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	19%	22%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	5.9%	5.5%	9.1%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	13%	8.1%	9.3%
Residents 65 or older	19%	28%	16%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	23%	23%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	4.0%	7.1%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,250	$67,547	—

Older residents in towns around Ione

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sutter Creek, CA	8.3 mi	755	11%
Jackson, CA	9.5 mi	1,918	25%
Rancho Murieta, CA	12 mi	2,100	17%
Wilton, CA	15 mi	1,528	24%
Dogtown, CA	15 mi	555	32%
Pine Grove, CA	16 mi	878	14%

Home health agencies serving Ione

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Healing Touch Home Health Care Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 476-5840
Atta Home Healthcare	Modesto, CA	48 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 598-6355
Silverline Staff Home Health	Fremont, CA	80 mi	5 of 5	—	(925) 476-5350
Better Choice Home Care Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	22 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(916) 817-1462
Healthflex Home Health Services	Oakland, CA	79 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(510) 553-1900
21ST Century Home Health Services Inc.	Burlingame, CA	95 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(415) 801-2651

Nursing homes near Ione

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Jackson, CA	9.7 mi	1 of 5	199	(209) 223-2231
Golden San Andreas Care Center	San Andreas, CA	19 mi	2 of 5	99	(209) 754-3823
Rancho Seco Care Center	Galt, CA	21 mi	not rated	99	(209) 745-1537

Straight-line miles from the center of Ione. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Ione

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,104 monthly median income of Ione households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Ione: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Ione?

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,104 monthly median income of Ione households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Ione, CA